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MJ Galbraith

MJ Galbraith is Model D's development news editor. Follow him on Twitter @mikegalbraith.

MJ Galbraith's Latest Articles

Volunteers helping to build Freedom Path Park
Hundreds of volunteers gather to build brand new playground in northwest Detroit

More than 325 volunteers showed up to help build the 4,200-square-foot playground that includes a slither slide, climbing walls, monorail, musical panels, a zipline, picnic tables, and more.

Lester Gouvia, owner of Norma G's
From food truck to storefront, Caribbean restaurant Norma G’s Cuisine opens in Jefferson-Chalmers

Norma G's Cusine opened its doors to the public Tuesday, Aug. 28. The menu includes such Caribbean favorites as coo-coo and callaloo, chicken pelau, jerk chicken, and curry goat.

Plan for a park next to EcoWork's office
Creating parks from scratch: Two Detroit placemaking campaigns take look to raise funds

The state’s placemaking initiative Public Spaces Community Places has picked up projects in both the Berg-Lahser and McDougall-Hunt neighborhoods, helping to raise the funds necessary to complete each.

Rendering of West Riverfront Park
An inside look at the transformation of the Detroit riverfront

In the past decade, so much has changed along the riverfront. But even more has been announced for the future. MJ Galbraith spoke with planners and developers to present a full picture of all the developments taking place. 

Fresh Corner Cafe food stand
Four Detroit-based food entrepreneurs among winners of statewide Good Food Fund

The Michigan Good Food Fund has awarded ten Michigan food-based businesses a total of $100,000, with each business receiving a $10,000 Catalytic Investment Award.

Ferne Boutique plus-sized popup in Bay City
Bay City shop owner to open women’s clothing boutique in Detroit’s New Center

Ferne carries contemporary and on-trend clothing for women of all ages, from high schoolers to senior citizens.

MoGo bike users downtown
Detroit bike share service MoGo expands into Oakland County, partners with DDOT

Thanks to a $495,380 Transportation Alternatives Program grant, MoGo will be adding nearly 30 stations and 150 bicycles in Detroit and the five Oakland County communities.

Michigan Avenue bustling during Detroit Open Streets
Open Streets Detroit expands programming with Rouge Park event this July

An Open Streets Detroit event has been announced for the 1,184-acre Rouge Park on Saturday, July 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. on the city’s western edge. A second event will be held later this year.

Abess Makki, founder of CityInsight
8 Detroit startups that could change the world

Detroit's startup culture is as vibrant as it's been in years. Here are eight small businesses and entrepreneurs that could soon or already have make waves outside of Detroit.

The Oakland Avenue Artist Coalition and the Detroit Poetry Society Poetry celebrate pizza night at the American Riad under and around its canopy
Public art works, courtyards, and more: Placemaking projects planned throughout city neighborhoods

Efforts to fund multiple placemaking projects throughout the city are well underway this summer, bolstered by the state's Public Spaces Community Places initiative.

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